Joanie Pallatto - My Original Plan (2021)
Album Highlights
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My Original Plan is a 14-track album released in 2021 on Southport Records, featuring all-original songs by singer-songwriter Joanie Pallatto, many co-written with her husband/composer Bradley Parker-Sparrow.AmazonWikipedia
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The recording took place at Sparrow Sound Design Recording Studio in Chicago between December 2019 and November 2020, and the album runs approximately 62 minutes.AllMusic
Musical Style & Collaborators
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Fareed Haque, a virtuoso guitarist known for jazz and classical genres, co-produces and contributes guitar across the album.AmazonCabaret Scenes
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The ensemble includes Howard Levy (harmonica/piano), John Devlin (bass), Luiz Ewerling (drums), Bradley Parker-Sparrow (piano), and others, blending jazz sensibilities with mid-’60s inspired pop grooves.AmazonCabaret ScenesMusicWeb Express 3000
Critical Reception & Style
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The album channels a nostalgic, 1960s vibe, mixing jazzy-pop elements with lyrical storytelling. Reviewers describe it as a “return to a kinder, gentler time,” filled with cool, joyful grooves.MusicWeb Express 3000AllMusicAmazon
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All About Jazz noted that, unlike her earlier albums filled with jazz standards, this release leans more toward mainstream pop: well-performed and smooth, but not necessarily as emotionally or melodically compelling as traditional jazz fare.All About Jazz
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Cabaret Scenes praised her artistic confidence and ability to imbue each song—like “Open Your Eyes,” “Almost 65,” and “Lucky to Be Loving You”—with vivid emotion and personal reflection.Cabaret Scenes
